Applied Arts of Europe
Art Institute of Chicago · 4,910 artworks
The collection features over 25,000 objects of European decorative art from the Medieval period to the present. Highlights include Renaissance metalwork, Baroque furniture, Art Nouveau glass, and the renowned Thorne Miniature Rooms.
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Featured Artworks
E-10: English Dining Room of the Georgian Period, 1770-90
Narcissa Niblack Thorne
c. 1937
Londonderry Vase
Manufacture nationale de Sèvres
1813
King Vulture
Johann Joachim Kändler
1734
Sideboard
Edward William Godwin
Designed 1867, made c. 1876
Wine Cistern
Francesco Durantino
1553
Cabinet
Adam Eck
About 1640
Fall-Front Desk
Unknown
c. 1810
Wall Clock
Jean Pierre Latz
c. 1735–40
Coffer
André Charles Boulle
c. 1700–20
Cup in the Form of a Horse and Rider
Hans Ludwig Kienle
1630
Manxman Piano
Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
1897
Gaming Set, Probably Made for the Russian Court
Du Paquier Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1735
Portions of a Jousting Helmet
Unknown
1570/80
Oil or Vinegar Cruet
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1737
Reliquary Casket of Saints Adrian and Natalia
Unknown
1100/50
Heraldic Panel of Samson and the Lion
Unknown
1615
Heraldic Panel with the Beheading of Saint John the Baptist
Unknown
1695
Welcome Panel of David Lindler
Unknown
Late 19th-early 20th century
Heraldic Panel of Franz Buder
Unknown
1616
Bull's Eye Window with Five Heraldic Panels
Unknown
1615-1695; 19th century
Heraldic Panel with the Arms of Fridoinus Summerer, Abbot of Muri, Switzerland
Unknown
1670
Parade Cuirass
Unknown
c. 1600 -1610
Saddle
Unknown
1400-20
Hunting Hanger with Scabbard Locket
Meissen Porcelain Manufactory
c. 1750
Wheellock-Matchlock Musket
Unknown
c. 1600-c. 1630
Rapier Combined with two Wheel-Lock Pistols
Unknown
c. 1600
Vase
Unknown
c. 1670
The Continents
Plymouth Porcelain Factory
c. 1770
Ice Cream Cooler
Vienna State Porcelain Manufactory
1804
Tureen in the form of a Rabbit
Chelsea Porcelain Factory
1755–56
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1775/98
Wine Glass
Unknown
Late 18th century
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1760/80
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1795
Wine Glass
Unknown
January 26, 1795
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1770
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1775
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1792
Wine Glass
Unknown
Mid 18th century
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1725/50
Wine Glass
Unknown
Late 18th century
Tea Kettle with Tripod and Spirit Lamp
Paul de Lamerie
1743-44
Close Helmet from an Armor of Tsar Dmitry I
Unknown
1605-1606
Vase
Ernest Chaplet
1895
Wine Glass
Unknown
c. 1786
Targe (Shield)
Unknown
Dated 1551
Armor for Field and Tournament
Jörg T. Sorg, the Younger
About 1560
Wheellock Rifle
Unknown
1600